The Friends of Cooch’s Bridge is honored to serve as the outreach and advocacy group for the historic site’s stewardship, in partnership with its owner, the Delaware Division of Historic and Cultural Affairs. Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site - Mission
The Friends of Cooch's Bridge Historic Site exists to ensure the preservation of the Cooch's Bridge Historic Site, located at 961 S. The FCBHS accomplishes this by engaging in one or more of the following activities:
1. Promoting public awareness of and advocacy for this mission and this historic site;
2. Securing funds to support and enhance the restoration, preservation, maintenance, and operation of this historic site;
3. Ensuring financial support for improvements that enhance activities, programs, and contents of this historic home and grounds;
4. Supporting the development of historical and horticultural interpretation and public programs to promote state and local history as well as heritage and ecotourism;
5. Forming partnerships with organizations that can help and benefit from this outstanding historical and cultural treasure.
6. Supporting the development of historical interpretation -- through rigorous research -- that illuminates life today by revealing and understanding the stories of people who lived, visited, worked, died, and fought for independence at the site. Visit our website to learn more, reserve a spot on our next private tour, or make a donation.
